Airasia helping to transport flood relief supplies

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Tony FernandesVerified account‏@tonyfernandes

Already nestle and tesco and many ngo have been in touch. We will do all we can. We are also looking at deploying our larger aircraft 330

More here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/airasia/press-release-airasia-launches-east-coast-flood-relief-campaign/10152663692308742

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AirAsia Offers Free Transportation Of Relief Goods, Aid Workers To Kota Baharu And Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia will kick-off an East Coast Flood Relief Campaign which comprises free transportation of relief goods and aid workers to Kota Baharu and Terengganu, as well as a fund-raising drive to collect donations for post-flood rehabilitation.

According to its executive chairman, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, to date, AirAsia had transported food supplies from Umno Information Bureau to Kota Baharu and the airline had also pledged to transport relief items from Mercy Malaysia.

"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the floods. We pledge to do what we can to help alleviate grief and distress experienced by the victims and pray for their safety and well-being," he said in a statement here today.

He said relief aid agencies requiring air transport support were invited to send their requests to foundation@airasia.com, where instructions on delivery and cargo requirements would be provided after evaluation.

The airline would also collaborate with Mercy Malaysia to launch a group wide donation drive named AirAsia East Coast Flood Relief Fund to enable the public to contribute to rehabilitation activities, he said.

The campaign would be activated on Dec 31 with the purpose of collecting funds for post-flood clean up and repair of schools and hospitals, he added.

Meanwhile, Bank Rakyat today announced that its customers affected by the recent flooding crisis nationwide would be given moratorium on their financing facility.

Its managing director, Datuk Mustafha Abd Razak said, this includes deferment of installment for up to six months and withholding of all recovery and litigation action for accounts in arrears.

"The flood relief programme comes into effect immediately and we hope it will alleviate the financial burden of clients during this difficult time," he said in a statement today.

He added that the moratorium would be offered on a case-to-case basis upon application by the affected customers which would be informed through Bank Rakyat's website and notices put up at the affected branches.

For further assistance, customers are advised to contact Bank Rakyat's call centre at 1-300-88-12265.

Airports In East Coast Operating Normally: MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- All airports operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in the east coast are still operating normally despite the current flood situation.

The airports are the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, Kelantan; Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan, Pahang, and Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.

In a statement, the airport operator said there has been no flight cancellation up to this moment at all three airports.

"MAHB is monitoring the situation closely and will make the necessary announcement if the situation changes," it added.

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

I wonder if KBR able of accommodating A330; If yes, it should be an advantage, where TF could deploy D7 A333s to bring more relief goods (and also volunteers)

Edited December 27, 2014 by Tamizi Hj Tamby

[Mohd Suhaimi Fariz 2]

I wonder if KBR able of accommodating A330; If yes, it should be an advantage, where TF could deploy D7 A333s to bring more relief goods (and also volunteers)

 

A lightly loaded A330 would probably ok. They certainly won't be operating at max weights.

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Maybe they are thinking of sending the A333 to TGG?

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Firefly Airlines, in partnership with The Star Media Group, IMAM Response and Relief Team (IMARET) and Mercy Malaysia, is coordinating rescue and relief flights from and into Kota Bharu, Kelantan and Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu as part of our effort to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the floods. Immediately, all available seats and cargo space aboard Firefly flights to these airports will be used for the cause.

 

More: http://www.fireflyz.com.my/east-coast-flood-relief

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weststargroup

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Providing ongoing support to needy flood victims, day 3 of Weststar's transporting food and medical supplies' missions continue to reach out to various flood relief centers across affected areas in the East Coast. Let us all pray for their well being and safety.

 

http://instagram.com/p/xHAAPuCvOJ/

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Malindo Air also is conducting relief runs to KBR in collaboration with Tesco:

 

https://www.facebook.com/malindoairmalaysia/posts/737830692967763

 

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 DEC 2014 – Malaysia’s hybrid airline Malindo Air officially announces today that in light of the current floods on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, Malindo Air has joined TESCO Emergency Response Team in a joint-CSR collaboration effort to deliver humanitarian aid to those affected by the floods by offering cargo space on flights to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2).

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

Yes it is; that means AK and OD are already starting their relief runs.

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RMAF sorties are also flying out of SZB.

 

It looks like everyone has chipped in to help.I was at Tesco Ara Damansara yesterday and it was amazing to see so many people turning up just to buy supplies to donate to the flood victims. The cashier at the store said that they were taken by surprise and many shelves were empty - cleaned out by the generous shoppers.